Fodor's Expert Review Minaret Lodge

Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.

This five-star luxury retreat has eco-friendly accommodations, from the natural materials used in the chalets to organic coffee and cuisine. It's also hobbit-friendly: they have a themed Lord of the Rings room. The 2-acre property has mountain views and is surrounded by trees and gardens, and facilities include a spa, tennis court, pétanque, and mountain bikes. Rates include elegant breakfast, regional wine tastings and hors d'oeuvres; you can also arrange for dinner, or ask the hosts what's hot in town.